Requirements of the Judicial Branch
The main job of the Judicial Branch is to ___________ the laws
Interpret
This is what we call the person who has been accused of a crime
Defendant
This case says that students have the same freedom of speech rights as adults as long as they do not disrupt the learning environment
Tinker v. Des Moines
True or False: The state must provide an attorney for the defendant in civil trials
False
This is the term for the money you pay to get out of jail while your case is going to trial
Bail
The term limit of judges is
Life
The punishment for criminal trials are usually
Prison Time
This case ruled that segregation in schools is unconstitutional
Brown v. Board of Education
Civil Cases are cases that involve
At this step in the criminal proceeding the defendant will enter their plea, and receive a lawyer
Arraignment
There are ____ number of judges on the Supreme Court
9
The name of the lawyer for the state is
Prosecutor
This case gives federal courts the power to review congressional maps that are drawn by the states
Baker v. Carr
Most punishments in civil cases result in
Fines
This group is responsible for reviewing the evidence and deciding if there is enough evidence to find the defendant guilty
Grand Jury
Judges are appointed by ______ and confirmed by the _______
President, Senate
Guilt must be proven __________________________ in any criminal proceeding
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
This case required that police officers tell you your rights when you are arrested
Miranda v. Arizona
The person who is suing is known as the
Plaintiff
This is the process of gradually applying the rights of the Bill of Rights to the states
Selective Incorporation
This case gives the Supreme Court the power to determine if laws are unconstitutional
Marbury v. Madison
This is a deal that is made with the prosecutor and the defendant in which the defendant will receive less prison time
Plea Bargain/Plea Deal
This case incorporated the right to own gun to all the states
McDonald v. Chicago
The standard to prove guilt in a civil trial is
Preponderance of the Evidence
This is the name given to more serious crimes that may result in more serious prison sentences
Felony